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Natural Ventilation Vs Mechanical Ventilation
Both mechanisms are vital in a smoke management system.
Let's understand the basics:
Natural Ventilation:
A method of supplying or removing, air from space through openings on the exterior of a building, using natural air movement from the outside.
Mechanical Ventilation:
A method of supplying or removing, air from space with aid of mechanically operated equipment such as Fans and ductwork.
Provision of natural ventilation to enclosed spaces, stairs, or corridors, etc. is to clear smoke accumulated during and post-fire emergencies, or to overcome fungus or dampness or for ventilation.
Provision of mechanical ventilation to enclosed spaces, Fire Pump rooms, Generator rooms, stairs or corridors, etc. is to overcome fungus, dampness, or to clear the smoke accumulated during and post-fire emergencies.